CHALLENGE DETAILS AND OVERVIEW - THE GREAT RUGBY CYCLE 2020 - Doddie5 Ride
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CHALLENGE DETAILS AND OVERVIEW THE GREAT RUGBY CYCLE 2020
The Inaugural Great Rugby Cycle 2019 covered 1133 miles in March 2019 from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. As a warm-up to the 2020 event, some of the group who took part in the John O’Groats challenge, cycled the length of Ireland from Mizen Head to Malin Head (370 miles) in 36 hours. The Great Rugby Cycle 2020 will cover over 1000 miles in an anti-clockwise direction around Ireland in eleven days, taking in some of the finest scenery Ireland has to offer. The peloton will be joined along the route by rugby legends, sporting stars and celebrities from TV and Film to raise awareness and funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. https://doddie5-ride.co.uk/the-great-rugby-cycle The Highlights – Ireland 2020… ▪ Scenic route avoiding the main roads to take in some of the most picturesque scenery the ‘Emerald Isle’ has to offer. ▪ Fully supported cycle lead by two professional riders. ▪ Full nutritional support on the ride and mechanical assistance. ▪ Cycle with and get to know some legends from the world of rugby. My Name’5 Doddie Foundation: www.myname5doddie.co.uk Doddie Weir, the former Scotland and British and Irish Lions rugby player, revealed he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease in 2016. From the outset, Doddie has been driven to help fellow sufferers and seek ways to further research into this, yet, incurable disease. My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was launched in November 2017 and its aims are simple; to raise funds to aid research into the causes of MND and investigate potential cures and to support this affected by this devastating disease. The vast majority of the funds raised by My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is invested into Motor Neuron Disease (MND) research.
The Itinerary… The cycle departs from the Stormont Hotel on Sunday 5th April and heads along the Antrim coast through Co. Londonderry before reaching our first overnight stay in Portstewart. Day two of the challenge continues along the wild Atlantic way taking in some ‘hills’ of Co. Donegal and a tough 102 miles before stopping in Gweedore for the night. Day three is a nice gentle 85 miles into Sligo taking in the stunning sights of Co. Donegal and the Atlantic Ocean. The peloton cycles 102 miles from Sligo, through Co. Mayo and into Co. Galway on day four before resting up in Galway for the night, where we hope to be joined by some of the Connacht rugby players. Day five has the smallest elevation climb as the group cycles a steady 95 miles from Galway into Munster territory via Limerick before arriving into Newcastle West. Rest up as we tackle Moll's Gap or Céim an Daimh on day six. Molls Gap is a mountain pass at the end of Killarney National Park into Killarney in Kerry on the Ring of Kerry route, and offers views of the MacGillycuddy's Reek’s mountains. The Maritime Hotel in Bantry is the overnight stay where you can relax in the pool or treat yourself to a SPA treatment.
The Itinerary… Over half-way now as the peloton starts day seven from Bantry. The 83 miles today starts with the peloton heading south towards Ballydehob before cycling East along the coast before arriving into Cork on Easter Saturday and maybe a pint of the black stuff that night! Day 8 of the challenge leaves from Cork on Easter Sunday as a nice gentle 90 miles takes the group along the southern coast into Waterford before resting up for the night in the Marina Hotel. Easter Monday is a long 101 miles and over 2000 metres of elevation from Waterford heading North into Dun Laoghaire just South of Dublin, where some of the Leinster players and staff will join us for a beer. The final two days of the cycle heads North from Dublin on the Tuesday, with a smooth 72 miles into Meigh where the luxurious Killeavy Castle Hotel awaits the weary legs as we recharge the batteries. Day 11, the final day is a gentle 67 miles from Killeavy into Belfast. The peloton follows along the side of Strangford Lough stops off briefly at the Royal Belfast golf Club before arriving at the Stormont Hotel in time to relax before heading to the Kingspan stadium for the ‘Rugby Live Quiz’…
The Route: Route & Elevation Climbs: Daily Miles: Day 1: Sunday 5th April The Stormont Hotel to Portstewart 92 miles Elevation Climb: 1,175 metres Day 2: Monday 6th April Portstewart to Gweedore 102 miles Elevation Climb: 1,898 metres Day 3: Tuesday 7th April Gweedore to Sligo 85 miles Elevation Climb: 1,231 metres Day 4: Wednesday 8th April Sligo to Galway 108 miles Elevation Climb: 1,152 metres Day 5: Thursday 9th April Galway to Newcastle West 95 miles Elevation Climb: 936 metres Day 6: Friday 10th April Newcastle West to Bantry 101 miles Elevation Climb: 1,769 metres Day 7: Saturday 11th April Bantry to Cork 83 miles Elevation Climb: 1,806 metres Day 8: Sunday 12th April Cork to Waterford 90 miles Elevation Climb: 1,428 metres Day 9: Monday 13th April Waterford to Dun Laoghaire 101 miles Elevation Climb: 2,035 metres Day 10: Tuesday 14th April Dun Laoghaire to Meigh 72 miles Elevation Climb: 849 metres Day 11: Wednesday 15th April Meigh to the Stormont Hotel 67 miles Elevation Climb: 1,088 metres
The total cost of the challenge is £950 per cyclist which includes: - Overnight stay at The Stormont Hotel, Saturday 4th April 2020. - 10 nights accommodation during the challenge with dinner and breakfast included. - Full nutritional support during the ride. - Event branded apparel: Cycle shorts , Jersey & Jacket. Canterbury t- shirt and Canterbury hooded top. - Guided support for the ride. - Van support to transport all kit and available for a ‘lift’ if needed. - Full mechanical support and bike checks before and after each day’s cycle. - Entry into the ‘Live! Rugby Quiz’ at the Kingspan Stadium, home of Ulster rugby on Wednesday 15th April. Not covered: - Travel to and from Belfast. - Travel insurance. - Drinks and any additional food not included in the daily rides.
Details… A £300 deposit is required to secure your place. This can be paid using the link on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-great-rugby-cycle-2020-tickets- 81282220309 Final payment is due by 1st March 2020 – you will be invoiced for this amount. Participants can cover these cost via sponsorship either by setting up their own just giving page or via donations. In addition, the Foundation would like the cycle to raise as much money as possible for My Name’5 Doddie and a group Just Giving page is available for this event. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/greatrugbycycle2020 Sizes for the apparel and any dietary requirements by the 1st March 2020. For any questions are further details please contact: Stuart Thom Chief Executive The Royal Belfast Golf Club M: 07913 611680 E: ceo@royalbelfast.com
To date the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has donated close to £4million into MND. Events like this play a small part in raising awareness and funds for the continued research. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000c2c6/doddie-weir-one-more-try
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